Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-07
SCHOOL HOUSE SITES
THOSE FOR THE MAECHRsTER BUILD
IHGs Eor POSITIVELY SETTLED OF.
No New Begistration- Ward Nestings-
The Chosen Friends Pic'Nie-0tner
Manchester Items.

Grounds and Buildings Committee OF
the Manchester Council and three mem
bers from the Manchester City School
Board, was held in the Council cham
her of that city last night. Most OF the
members were present. and several
others interested were also in attend
ance. 1he committee remained In ses-
sion for several hours and discussed the
matter Informally, but took no positive
action. II is probable, however, that
the committee will formulate its report
in time to present it to the Council
at the regular meeting Friday night.
In its report, when presented, the
committee will give an estimate OF
what amount will need 10 be appro-
priated to build two school-houses in
accordance with Mr.. Higham's plans
will recommend what sites be chosen,
and will give whatever other informa-
tion they may think will be OF benefit
10 the Council. This committee Mt its
last meeting. rs stated in the Dispatch
of the next day, decided TO recommend
that the building for white scholars be
located on toe lot owned by the city,
M The corner OF Tenth and Decatur
streets. The building for colored
scholars will, without doubt, be placed
in tie Third Ward, where the colored
population predominates. Mayor Tay-
ior will send communication to the
Council Friday night recommending
that the white building be placed on
the reservoir property.
NO NEW REGISTRATION.
The Electoral Board (Messrs. b. NJ.
Robertson, 7. G. ID. Farmer, and ID.
J. Weisiger) held a special meeting last
night to consider a communication from
Mir. George w. Meredith, chairman of
the Manchester City Democratic Com
mittee, asking that new registration
of voters be ordered before the coming
election. The board decided that it
had no authority to order new regis
tration except, as clearly defined by
the election law, when the registration
books have been destroyed or lost. It
was decided, however, to have an ex-
animation of the books made and to
have them copied if necessary.
WARD MEETINGS.
The ward meetings to be held this
week to elect delegates to the nomlna-
ting conventions to be held in Man
chester next Wednesday should be
largely attended, that the best men
may be chosen. The Democrats Of
the First Ward-B. A. Faulconer,
superintendent-will assemble tonight,
aud the meetings in the other wards
will be held Friday night. The meet
ings will be called to order promptly
at 1880 o'clock.
CHOsrN FRIEND5' REUNION.
ThNeunion and basket picnic given
at Drewry's Mansion yesterday by
Ruth Council, No. 3, Order of Chosen
Friends, was n most delightful occa-
sion. The day was delightful, the
weather bracing, the place one Of the
most lovely in the country, and
the crowd, though quite large, entirely
select and orderly. Most of the mem
bcrs of the council had their families
with them. There was music
and dancing, croquet, quoit-pitchIng,
and other games, with game Of foot
ball. in wlich everybody took part
Eatables of the best character were
served in abundance, heated on the
ground. The entire affair reflected
credit on the Committee of Arrange
ments-Messrs. NJ u. Lloyd, o. o.
Merritt, and George W. Toby.
MR.. cuALKLEY's TANEERY.
Mr. L. II. Chalkley, who was recently
granted permission by the Council tC
establish tannery in the lower par
Of the city and exempted from taxation
for five years, will commence opera
tions Mt an carly date. He is now re
ceiving bids for the erection OF the
buildings necessary, and as soon a
these are completed he will remove his
plant from Lexington. The citizens
of that place have used strenuous
efforts to get Mr.. Chalkley to recon
slider his determination TO remove t.
this city, but without aveil. The Lex
ington gazette says his removal vii
cost that town about S25, 900.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
The lawn-party under the auspices o
the ladies of the Central Methods
church opened last night under th'
most favorable auspices. 1t will con
tinuc all the week.
Up to the present time Audito
Vaden has issued about $50 dog
medals-a larger number than arr
usually issued by this time il. the fall
The whole number taken out last yea
was about 400. Persons owning dog
had better get their medals, as TIN
police will soon begin reporting them
and then fines will be imposed.
Mr. Samuel II. Pulliam, who own
the frame tenement houses on Seventh
street between Perry and McDOnOugh, i
having an Artesian well bored in rear o
one OF the buildings. Several unsuc
cessful efforts have been made 10 reacl
water here, and the Artesian well is be
ing tried as n last resort.
! Willie Moody, Esq, son of Mr.. W
Lawrence Moody, left Monday TO
Philadelphia, where he goes to accep
a position in a drugstore, and at the
same time to attend lectures in phar
macy. He expects to remain ther'
two years.
Treasurer J. w. Bronaugh, Jr., ha
returned from Albemarle, much i'm
proved by his brief season OF rest
which he very much needed.
Miss Florence Sublett has returned
from Petersburg, where she spent
pleasant visit of several weeks will
Miss Mary Turnbull.
Miss Annie Fendley has left TO
Lynchbnrg, where she will atten'
school the coming session.
Rev. John J. Clopton, OF the Meade
Memorial church, will visit Norfolk th'
latter part of this month.
| A called meeting of the City Schoo
Board will be held in the Council
chamber Thursday night at o'clock
| Manchester just now is a very dust.
city, and especially is this true OF up
per Hull street.
Councilman James L. Bradley ha
returned from New York.
Miss Ora Cersley is visiting friend
| in Petersburg.
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